About offering

The course incorporates a wide range of units from mechanical and mechatronics engineering and industrial, applied and financial mathematics. It offers specialised theoretical knowledge and practical foundations in the key areas of mechanical design, manufacturing, system control, operations research, modelling, simulation and optimisation of industrial processes. Such broad and multidisciplinary approach underpins the Industrial and Systems Engineering discipline.

Career opportunities

Industrial and Systems Engineering graduates will gain knowledge of various technologies and develop necessary skills for designing, optimising and administering complex systems, facilitating careers in and outside of engineering disciplines ranging from mechanical design, manufacturing to supply chain management and financial engineering.

The major leads to employment possibilities in a wide range of industries including manufacturing, minerals and energy, defence, communication, banking, retail and hospitality.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

How to apply

This major sits within the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). In step 3 of the application process, you will be asked to confirm the major you wish to study.

Applying as an undergraduate student is easy. For information tailored to your situation, visit our easy to follow instructions to get your application started.

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What you'll learn

develop and apply mechanical engineering and mathematical knowledge to solve complex technological problems and improve/optimise engineering, managerial, operational and physical systems in an interdisciplinary way

analyse and interpret data and information with reasoning skills in a chosen area of Industrial and Systems Engineering

use a variety of practical and analytical approaches to problem-solving, design and research

communicate effectively across disciples with a variety of audiences conveying appropriate knowledge, skills and ideas

utilise appropriate technologies and a range of different methods, approaches and strategies both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team

seek out new learning experiences and opportunities to improve knowledge skills and experience; share resources

recognise the impact of engineering solutions in a global, international, environmental and societal context

value cultural diversity and its impact upon human perceptions, behaviours and decisions in the implementation of engineering works and projects; appreciate language diversity and indigenous perspectives

be equipped with a foundation of technical ability, practice with high ethical standards, leadership and good communication skills in the context of engineering projects and other professional endeavours

Why study Industrial and Systems Engineering Major (BEng Hons)

Curtin University has a reputation worldwide for producing career-ready Mechanical Engineering graduates with the capacity to provide real engineering solutions. In addition, Curtin graduates in Mathematics possess high-level skills for analysing data, developing models and predicting future trends. Embedment of these capacities and skills within the Industrial and Systems Engineering course meets the needs of existing and emerging industries, allowing Curtin graduates to have the competitive advantage in local and global employment marketplace.

Student profile

View our student profile table to get an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Curtin University. This table provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available. It includes those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.

Professional recognition

Curtin is currently in the process of seeking Engineers Australia accreditation for the Industrial and Systems Engineering major.

What kind of applicant are you?

Applicants with work and life experience(Finished secondary education more than two years ago)

See how to apply if you’ve completed a pathway program, finished secondary education more than two years ago or spent time in the workforce.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Learn how you can gain entry with a TAFE or other vocational education training (VET) qualification.

Applicants with work and life experience(Finished secondary education more than two years ago)

Applicants with work and life experience are those who left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.

Guaranteed ATAR: 80

This is the ATAR level at which an offer of admission is guaranteed, subject to any other non-ATAR criteria being met.

Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites):

Mathematics: Methods ATAR and at least one of the following courses: Physics ATAR, Chemistry ATAR and Engineering Studies ATAR.

STAT entry:&nbspNot accepted.

The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) assesses competencies considered important for success at uni.
These tests are provided by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) to help mature age candidates apply for certain courses.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.

Guaranteed ATAR: 80

This is the ATAR level at which an offer of admission is guaranteed, subject to any other non-ATAR criteria being met.

Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites):

Mathematics: Methods ATAR and at least one of the following courses: Physics ATAR, Chemistry ATAR and Engineering Studies ATAR.

STAT entry:&nbspNot accepted.

The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) assesses competencies considered important for success at uni.
These tests are provided by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) to help mature age candidates apply for certain courses.

Applicants with other international qualifications

The offering information on this website applies only to future students. Current students should refer to faculty handbooks for current or past course information. View courses information disclaimer.

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